Shorter is a new small town with great potential for growth and development. Located strategically on U.S. Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 80 in Macon County, Alabama, Shorter is 20 minutes from downtown Montgomery and only 35 minutes from Auburn. It has become the model for a small community by enacting progressive measures in economic development such as: 20-year planning, website development, police and fire protection, water and sewer investment, recycling and creating regional partnerships in economic development. Each day, new jobs and homes are developed here. The only thing missing is you. Stop by and find out why Shorter, Alabama is “A Town on the Move!”

Progress continues in the Town of Shorter with the most recent announcement by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley awarding the west Macon community almost $150,000 in Community Block Grant Funds for clearance and demolition at the Old Victory Mart site on Main St.

The Town of Shorter continues its fast paced march towards growth and development with the announcement of its latest industrial resident. LogisAll, is an international logistics company, with operations Korea, China, Japan and now Shorter, Alabama.

The Town of Shorter is undergoing a transformation with new growth and development throughout the area. The growth is positively impacting the community with developments that are creating new jobs and increasing wealth in the area.

The Town of Shorter continues it busy pace of activity with the announcement of the upcoming Shorter Fall Fest event. The event is an annual activity and is set to occur on Saturday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the lawn at the Shorter Municipal Center.